[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades":3,"chapter-extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-330":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Extra's Death: I Am the Son of Hades",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},418370,682,"Chapter 330  Leaving Shadow World","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-330",330,"\u003Cp>Present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo stood at the edge of the crumbling world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched the spot where young Daniel had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think he can do it?\" Neo asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I don't know, but I won't have my hopes up,' the Angel replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's lips curled into a faint smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then shall we make a bet? If he succeeds, you'll listen to me when I return to my world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you win the bet… well, I don't think you need a reward for that scenario,\" Neo added, folding his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Fine. Let's make the bet,' the Angel said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo wasn't worried Velkaria would break the verbal promise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Angel noticed Neo's trust in Daniel and asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'You trust him a lot.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo had watched over Daniel for thousands of years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Daniel enough to know Daniel would not stop until he had found a way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was stubborn to a fault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, we should leave this place, or we will get erased by Time,\" Neo said, looking at the crumbling world around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his head and looked at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to leave the Shadow Trial.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A door made of shadows appeared in front of his eyes as soon as he completed his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black frame twisted and rippled as if made of living ink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Angel frowned, glancing at the narrow entryway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How will I fit through that door?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't need to worry about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's shadow stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It began to stretch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tendrils of blackness unfurled across the broken ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mountains, destroyed cities, dried lakes—all were engulfed as the shadows expanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His shadows never stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They continued to spread wide, devouring continents, oceans, and finally the entire Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Angel blinked as it found itself standing within Neo's Shadow Space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An endless expanse of black stretched out in every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How large is his Shadow Space?' the Angel muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was surprised by Neo's mastery of the shadow element.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Neo opened the Shadow Space's entrance slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is it in there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I can adjust.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a short silence before the Angel spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I thought you gave away masteries of your elements.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But judging by the size of the Shadow Space you are already at Expert mastery?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did give it away, but I've gained quite a bit back already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Angel did not know how to react to that answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It consoled itself by thinking Neo had always been a freak of nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo floated in the empty space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He extended his hand, summoning a shadow bird with wings as vast as the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its feathers shimmered like onyx, reflecting no light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured, and the bird lowered itself, allowing him to climb onto its back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take me to the door.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow bird glided toward the door of shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only pitch-black darkness existed beyond its frame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo felt a shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he opened his eyes, he was standing in a vast void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floor that had a checkered pattern, black and white squares extending infinitely beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A human-sized doll stood before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome back, Neo Hargraves. I'm A #22, a Gatekeeper of the World of Treacherous Shadows,\" the doll said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are the same Gatekeeper who welcomed me when I came to this world,\" Neo replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A #22 was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had not expected him to remember her name after meeting only once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, we've met before,\" she said while stopping the surprise from showing on her face. \"Congratulations on completing your Shadow Trial.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daniel saved the Child of Mana?\" Neo asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He did, and as he was your proxy, the rescue is counted to be completed by you too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile appeared on Neo's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sent his Intent inside his Shadow Space and told the Angel what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Angel couldn't reply back since the voice didn't travel between the Shadow Space's inside and the outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Angel didn't know how to use Intent to talk like Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo believed the Angel was happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about Jack? Where is he?\" Neo asked as he looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is meeting another Gatekeeper,\" A #22 answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words meant only a few seconds had passed for Jack while Neo had lived through thousands of years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is he?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has lost his rank—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm asking about his emotional state.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He wants to kill himself, but he doesn't want to waste the life you protected by sacrificing yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A #22 didn't mince her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo smiled bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to complete his job here and meet with Jack quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he would tell him everything was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shall we discuss your rewards?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a second.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo unleashed his World Energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space vibrated around him, rippling with an intense aura as he used it to activate the third stage of his blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The World Energy condensed and formed his very being—bones, muscles, organs, nerves, blue blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything regrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo kept his soul within his body and fused them both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a complete resurrection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With partial third stage blessing, Neo could regenerate his body parts but not fuse his soul and body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This limitation was why the blessing could not resurrect him fully before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was solved when he could finally use the full power of the third stage of his blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo looked down, noticing his body covered in scars and his long hair cascading over his shoulders and back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dim light of the void reflected faintly on his pale skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He used his Shadow Affinity and used the Shadow Robe Spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadows wrapped around him to form rudimentary clothing of dark, flowing fabric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for his hair, he let it fall freely behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore clothes first as he was worried he might forget about them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memory of Professor Daniel's horrified stare remained in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The professor had looked at Neo as if he was staring at a monster, not a human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About my reward, I want to take whatever is in my Shadow Space to the real world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A #22's swift word made Neo frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it because I'm taking the Sacred Treasure out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo didn't hide his intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He admitted openly he was taking the Zeus corpse along with the Angel and the destroyed Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gatekeeper and the Supreme Deity of Shadows would surely know about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are misunderstanding us. We are not saying you can't take them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A #22 continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taking anything out from the World of Treacherous Shadows is a grey area in the rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Normally, we allow the champions to take the items from the World of Treacherous Shadows if their performance is exceptional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the performance they have shown is anything below excellent, we allow them to take items from the World of Treacherous Shadows only as their rewards,\" A #22 explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So….\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's words trailed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to what A #22 said, he seemed to have shown an exceptional performance in his Shadow Trail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he managed to complete the Trail after failing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, you are thinking correctly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A #22 smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Supreme Deity of Shadows has been impressed by your will, valor, and wits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has allowed you to take the items without any price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gatekeeper did not explain how the reward Neo got before was not a reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew Neo understood what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>",1241,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.452Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","c1bfccb94fd377bcaeecb4a1501f00d9b021cf319a3cc255766da0ce98ca17d8","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-331","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-329",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]